Is Sculptra suitable for dark under eye circles?

Sculptra under the eyes, strictly for "dark circles", is not something I would advise. There is typically a level of volume loss in the midface that accounts for the "circles" one perceives, and if placed appropriately by someone who uses a great deal of Sculptra, you could improve the appearance of dark circles by augmenting the cheek. Otherwise there are other products one could use directly under the eyes that are reversible and more commonly used in the area. I would make sure you seek treatment from a board-certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon for Sculptra if you are considering it.

I do NOT recommend Sculptra for injection around the eyes in my practice.  There may be a well qualified physician that has good results around the eyes.  For me, the risk outweighs the benefit.Sculptra works well for rejuvenation of the lateral face--cheeks, temples and jaw line.  It is not for everyone, as it requires multiple treatments.  I use it in patients that want a gradual improvement that is long lasting. Trey Aquadro, M.D. 

Sculptra is an excellent product and treatment for returning fullness and youthful contours to various areas of the face including the cheeks (lateral and medial), temples, and jawline.  However, Sculptra should not be used around the eyes or mouth as the risk of nodule formation is too great.Dark circles around the eyes are rarely resolved by adding a filler to the area. Laser treatments, skin care products, fat transfer, and surgery can all improve dark circles under the eye, but which one (or more) to use is based on the cause of the dark circles, which should be evaluated during an in office consultation.  I hope this helps. 

Hi Helmut.  The Sculptra website is not the last word on where the product is commonly used because the company is only allowed to market FDA approved (facial) sites.  With that said, Sculptra is not the proper product for under the eyes.  Sculptra is commonly injected very deep in the skin, even directly on the bone.  Because the dark circles under the eyes are above an area WITHOUT any bone, it's not a good choice of fillers.  Look for a practitioner that uses Restylane or Juevederm and uses a technique where they inject "under the muscle".  You will have a much better chance of getting a good outcome if you look for these two things.  Good luck.See pictures of patients that have had this procedure at the link below.

Sculptra is a wonderful gradual facial volumizer that is relatively problem free as long as treatment guidelines are followed and aggressive massage is employed after the procedure.  If you have volume deficiency in your cheeks, it can be beneficial, but will not be effective for pigmentation under the eyes. However, sometimes patients describe diminished cheek volume as "dark circles" at which point adding volume can be aesthtically helpful.